Noonchi (Nunchi) Primer for Teachers in Korea

Understanding Noonchi (Nunchi) Culture for Teachers in Korea. Traditional Korean culture

 Noonchi (Nunchi) Primer for Teachers in Korea For many generations, Koreans have placed great emphasis on age and social status. This has arisen from the influence of Confucianism and the […]

How to Remember Students’ Names

How to Remember Students' Names

How to Remember Students’ Names In my many years of teaching, perhaps the biggest challenge I think is remembering students’ names. At the peak, I had up to 6 classes […]

Lesson Ideas for Teaching Poetry

Lesson Ideas for Teaching Poetry

Lesson Ideas for Teaching Poetry When I say the word “poetry” in class, I am often met with a sonorous groan. As a fan of poetry, this always breaks my […]

ESL Speaking Exam Tips for Busy Teachers

ESL Speaking Exam Tips for Busy Teachers Students the world over look at speaking exams with absolute dread: a time for humiliation, embarrassment, shame and all the other words you’d […]

ESL Curriculum Creation Tricks from a Veteran

ESL Curriculum

ESL Curriculum Creation Tricks from a Veteran Imagine being called into your Department Chair’s office three weeks before a new term begins. With all the real (and imaginary) reasons for […]